From obscurity to the 2019 Pony Draft
INDIANAPOLIS
- When Alvin Kamara was a freshman at Alabama in 2013, he couldn't find
the field. Kamara was at best, the fourth string back at Bama when he
arrived in Tuscaloosa. Lost on the depth chart and buried behind T.J.
Yeldon, Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake, Kamara was redshirted his
freshman season and then
transferred without ever carrying the ball for the Tide. Today, Kamara
is arguably the most complete running back in the National Football
League (NFL). He was also a big reason why the Mt. High Blue Deacons won
the 2018 BDFL Championship Title. In the 2019 BDFL Pony Draft class
there is another former Crimson Tider who didn't get a ton of
playing time, or put up huge numbers at the Capstone, that could become
a big-time back in the NFL. As a true freshman
in 2016, Josh Jacobs was the third string running back behind big Bo Scarbrough and Damian Harris. However, #25 showed signs of his
versatility and explosiveness by putting up 723 total yards from
scrimmage with a 7.3 yard average per touch and four touchdowns. As a
sophomore, Jacobs changed his jersey to #8, but still was buried on the
depth chart behind Harris and freshman sensation Najee Harris and he
slipped to 452 total yards from scrimmage with a 7.5 yard average per
touch and three touchdowns. As a junior in 2018, Jacobs didn't make a
huge impact until late in the season. With three impressive games in the
post-season against Georgia, Oklahoma and Clemson, Jacobs played his way
into the NFL Draft where he could be the first running back selected.
Iron Hand has him going to the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round at
#29, but he's go even higher in the BDFL's 2019 Pony Draft in late
April.
2019 BDFL Pony Draft Prospectus
#1
- QB-Dwayne Haskins OHIO STATE
The Dogs earned the first pick of the Pony Draft with their undefeated run through the 2018 Big Mullet Series. Haskins seems to be the "most ready" signal caller in this draft class and Dogs will take the former Buckeye with the first Pony pick. Iron has Haskins going to the Giants in the NFL Draft.
#2
- QB-Kyler Murray OKLAHOMA
The Dixie Mafia is always in the market for a thug. Although Murray doesn't check all the boxes on the Gamblers Gambino Crime Family's thug check list, he should fit in nicely with the Gulf Coast's motley crew. Iron has Murray going to the Jaguars in the NFL Draft.
#3
- RB-Josh Jacobs ALABAMA
Deep down the Bullets are the Homer Simpsons of the BDFL. Woohoo! 99.9% chance the Bullets take a Bama back in the #3 hole. Jacobs projects better as an NFL back than Damian Harris, but look for Homer to stay close to his core here. Iron has Jacobs going to the Chiefs in the NFL Draft.
#4
- RB-Damian Harris ALABAMA
If the Bullets are Homer, the Juggernauts are Marge. However, we can't really fault Marge here for taking Harris. With power, explosive speed and the ability to catch the ball and get up the field, Damian will contribute early in the NFL. Iron has Harris going to the Texans in the NFL Draft.
#5
- QB-Daniel Jones DUKE
Jones got some excellent coaching in Durham. Whether it will carry over is the big question. The league is QB poor, so Jones will go higher than expected and be given a chance to earn a starting role and that is good enough for DaBlitz. Iron has Jones going to the Dolphins in the NFL Draft.
#6
- WR-Marquise Brown OKLAHOMA
The Freebirds are always looking for a good deal and they should find one in the #6 hole of the 2019 BDFL Pony Draft. This would be one "Hollywood" drafting another. Brown is hell when he's well, but he's not always healthy. Iron has Brown going to the Ravens in the NFL Draft.
#7
- RB-Benny Snell
KENTUCKY
The Grenadiers look for good value in the Pony Draft. Benny Snell is good value. Snell is the all-time leading rusher in Kentucky history breaking a 43 year old record, previously held by Sonny Collins. Iron has Snell going to the Jets in the NFL Draft.
#8
- WR-D.K. Metcalf OLE MISS
The Mayors are known to over analyze everything, so this pick won't be any different. After a lot of number crunching and long-handed arithmetic, the Mayors will settle on D.K. Metcalf for his big play potential. Iron has Metcalf going to the Cardinals in the NFL Draft.
#9
- QB-Drew Lock MISSOURI
The Armadillos have always liked gunslingers. It's in their blood. Drew Lock will be more like Buffalo Bill than Sam Hill. Lock will be a steal in the #9 hole since he could end up starting some games in the fall with the right situation. Iron has Lock going to the Redskins in the NFL Draft.
#10
- TE-T.J. Hockenson IOWA
The Sloth Monsters will go with one of their own kind here with Hockenson who is the highest rated tight end in this year's draft class and that is saying a lot. Big, physical and athletic, there is not a lot to not like about this Hawkeye. Iron has Hockenson going to the Patriots in the NFL Draft
#11
- TE-Irv Smith ALABAMA
Smith may be better than Hockenson, time will tell. Irv has the body of a tight end, but the receiving skills of a wide receiver. He's built to be successful in today's game and he should be an instant starter in the NFL and for the Dorians. Iron has Smith going to the Saints in the NFL Draft.
#12
- WR-N’Keal Harry ARIZONA STATE
This guy has gotten enough pre-draft hype to be All-Pro before he catches his first pass. The Cheetahs will complain about having to pick this low in the draft and Harry will probably have 10 touchdowns as a rookie. Iron has Harry going to the Raiders in the NFL Draft.
#13
- WR-A.J. Brown OLE MISS
If you were ever wondering why Ole Miss got slammed by the NCAA, just watch the NFL Draft this year. Brown compares to Julio Jones. The Wildcats will get a great pick at lucky #13, if Brown is still around. Iron has Brown going to the Browns in the NFL Draft.
#14
- QB-Will Grier WEST VIRGINIA
Grier outplayed Murray in their head-to-head match-up last season in Norman. He has more experience than any other quarterback entering the draft, but the PowerSleds will take him for the mustache. Iron has Grier going to the Bengals in the NFL Draft.
#15
- RB-Darrell Henderson MEMPHIS
A bit of a sleeper for the BDFL's newest franchise, the Fieldstown Bellcows, but Henderson is a quality pick nonetheless. Many BDFL media experts consider Henderson to be the most explosive back in the draft. Iron has Henderson going to the Packers in the NFL Draft.
#16
- QB-Devlin Hodges SAMFORD
When you are the defending BDFL Champions, you can basically do whatever you want...if you bring the beer. In wanting to be like Bullet, the Blue Deacons will take a homer pick of their own in the former Mortimer Jordan signal caller. Iron has Hodges going to the Panthers in the NFL Draft.
QB-Gardner Minshew WST
QB-Jarrett Stidham AU
QB-Taylor Cornelius OKS
QB-Tyree Jackson BUF
QB-Brett Rypien BSU
QB-Trace McSorley PSU
RB-Justice Hill OKS
RB-Bryce Love STAN
RB-Trayveon Williams A&M
RB-Jonathan Taylor WIS
RB-Miles Gaskin WAS
RB-David Montgomery IS
RB-Elijah Holyfield UGA
RB-
WR-Parris Campbell OSU
WR-Deebo Samuel SC
WR-J.J. Whiteside STAN
WR-Hakeem Butler ISU
WR-Anthony Johnson BUF
WR-Jauan Jennings TEN
WR-Kelvin Harmon NCST
WR-Emmanuel Butler NAZ
WR-Collin Johnson TEX
WR-Riley Ridley UGA
WR-David Sills WVA
WR-Jazz Ferguson NWS
WR-Andy Isabella UMAS
WR-Greg Dortch WF
WR-Hunter Renfrow CLEM
WR-Keelan Doss UCD
WR-Jalen Hurd BAY
WR-Alex Wesley NCU
WR-Jake Wieneke SDS
TE-Noah Fant IOWA
TE-Kaden Smith STAN
TE-Al Okwuegbunam MIZ
TE-Caleb Wilson UCLA
TE-Isaac Nauta UGA
TE-Jace Sternberger A&M
PK-Austin Seibert OU